Archive 2007-08 Catalog (Archived September 2007)
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology (HV)
Academic School: Construction & Design Technologies
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
The curriculum provides knowledge and training in the air conditioning, hydronic heating, temperature and humidity control, air circulation, duct and pipe system design and layout, thermostats, ventilating equipment, automatic controls, commercial refrigeration layout and installation, and piping practices. Students learn to install and repair equipment in the lab segments of the major. The combination of lab practice and theory prepares students for employment and advancement in today's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and commercial refrigeration industry. The HV emphasis incorporates two classes in the fourth semester that are dedicated to Commercial Refrigeration.
Career Opportunities: Refrigeration and air conditioning, heating (HVAC) equipment mechanic, estimator, sales representative, air conditioning technician, industrial physical plant maintenance, plumber and environmental control specialist.
Recommended High School Subjects: Two years of algebra, one year of science, physics.
Remediation Strategies: Students will be required to remediate deficiencies within the first year of enrollment.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- do technical work in a variety of heating, cooling, and plumbing and refrigeration fields; apply safety standards and understand and work with technical developments in the industry.
- identify and demonstrate correct use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the trade.
- read and interpret blueprints and use blueprints when installing equipment.
- troubleshoot heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment using standard troubleshooting procedures.
- read and interpret electrical schematics; use schematics when installing and repairing equipment.
- estimate the cost of an installation and design; layout an effective system for a specific location and use.
- demonstrate an awareness of, and respect for customer/employer relations.
- demonstrate knowledge of the operation and use of hermetic and reciprocating compressors.
- apply basic knowledge of airflow, ventilation, and energy conservation concepts in the design of systems using modern building design and solar energy technology.
- install, service and repair hydronic heat systems, controls, and heat distributing units.
- install and troubleshoot residential and commercial electrical, pneumatic, and electronic HVAC control systems.
- demonstrate knowledge of gas and oil-fired boilers and heat pump installation and service.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR111 | Introduction to Refrigeration | 5 | |
| ACR127 | Prints, Drawings and Specifications for P/HVAC | 2 | |
| PLH112 | Mechanical Systems I | 5 | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| MTH124 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| or | |||
| MTH180 | College Algebra and Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ACR236 | Air Conditioning Systems I | 3 | |
| ACR238 | Air Conditioning Systems I (Load Calculation and Design) | 2 | |
| PLH236 | Basic Heating Systems (Installation) | 3 | |
| PLH238 | Basic Heating Systems (Heat Loss Calculation and System Design) | 2 | |
| ELT250 | HVAC/R Electricity | 5 | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| ACR248 | Advanced HVAC Systems | 3 | |
| ACR251 | Warm-Air Heating and Duct Design | 3 | |
| ELT252 | HVAC Controls I-Residential | 4 | |
| PLH244 | Hydronic Heating Systems | 4 | |
| FIT | Fitness and Lifetime Sports Elective | 1 | |
| PHS103 | Physics Survey | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| ACR124 | Refrigeration Applications-Commercial Systems/Equipment | 4 | |
| ACR126 | Refrigeration Applications-Commercial Installation/Service | 4 | |
| ELT253 | HVAC Controls II-Commercial | 4 | |
| ENL201 | Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| SSE | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| ART | Art Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| FOR | Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| AAE | Applied Arts Elective | 3 | |
| or | |||
| IFE | International Field Experience Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
Additional Information: Students planning to continue in the bachelor-degree majors (BHV or BBT) should take MTH 180, if placement test results indicate readiness.
Endorsed by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
Accreditation: Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA).